Keynote Address by the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe

Keynote Address by the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe   Keynote Address by the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, the Right Hon. Morgan Tsvangirai, at the Agribusiness Forum Johannesburg, South Africa 17 October 2011 The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, South Africa Hon. Joemat-PetterssonHonourable Ministers here presentBusiness LeadersDistinguished GuestsLadies and Gentlemen, It is my pleasure to …

Khaya-Moyo Denies Riches

Khaya-Moyo Denies Riches http://www.radiovop.com HARARE, October 17, 2011 – Zanu (PF) national chairperson Simon Khaya-Moyo has denied claims that he is among senior party officials who are making a killing through their take-over of conservancies formerly owned by white farmers. Last week, The Financial Gazette quoted leaked United States (US) classified cables the former country’s ambassador to South Africa …

Move to defuse land-grab row

Move to defuse land-grab row http://www.timeslive.co.za/ SUNDAY TIMES CORRESPONDENT | 16 October, 2011 02:45 Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is this week due to confront President Robert Mugabe to try to defuse a potentially major diplomatic row after the South African ambassador to Zimbabwe, Vusi Mavimbela, attacked Harare viciously over lawlessness. Speaking after meeting Tsvangirai last week, Mavimbela blasted …

Zanu man defends farmer

Zanu man defends farmer http://www.timeslive.co.za VLADIMIR MZACA | 16 October, 2011 02:45 Midlands Province governor Jason Machaya has warned land invaders against targeting the farm of Derek Shaw, one of Zimbabwe’s few remaining dairy farmers. The governor also slammed the latest wave of farm invasions, saying: “The time for invasions is over”. This past week more than 200 …

Election preps in mess

Election preps in mess http://www.dailynews.co.zw/ By Thelma Chikwanha and Farai MutsakaSunday, 16 October 2011 12:32 HARARE – A standoff between the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission and Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa, as well as growing disaffection within the inclusive government, is threatening Zimbabwe’s much-anticipated elections scheduled for either next year or 2013. The roadmap for the high-stakes election is viewed …

Biti tells govt to give farmers long leases

Biti tells govt to give farmers long leases http://www.thestandard.co.zw/ Saturday, 15 October 2011 16:10 BY NDAMU SANDU FINANCE minister Tendai Biti says there is need for long leases that can be used by farmers to borrow from the banks among a host of recommendations designed to make agriculture a viable business. This, according to Biti, will allow farmers …

Wildlife: A national asset under threat

Wildlife: A national asset under threat http://www.thestandard.co.zw/ Sunday, 16 October 2011 13:28 By Tarisai Shumba Wildlife areas are largely situated in arid parts of the country, marked by skittish and unreliable rainfalls, poor soil and, thus, mostly unsuitable for sustainable agriculture or cattle ranching.This is true of National Parks, Campfire areas and conservancies. Since wildlife is the recommended …